The Manor, Foyer, Prue is walking towards the front door. She opens it and Andy's there.
Andy, hi, Prue says.
I was nowhere near the neighbourhood, thought I'd stop by Andy told her.
Honest man, I like that. She steps aside and Andy walks in. She closes the door. So, um, I had a great time last night Prue told Andy.
Yeah, me too. But I forgot to give you something very important Andy tells Prue. He gets a little square box out of his coat pocket. Happy birthday.
But it's not my birthday until next week Prue says
She reaches for the box but he pulls it away.
Consider this a preview, Andy told her and looked at her.
She grabs the box off of him and opens it up. She pulls out.
A key Prue asks?
To the Calistoga Spa. We leave Friday night after work. Don't worry, I got us adjoining rooms Andy explained.
Sounds nice Payton says walking up to the house. Hey Andy, Big Sis.
Adjoining rooms? Hey sweetie.
Well, I wouldn't want to assume something I'm not supposed to be assuming. Although, it has been over a month since we... then decided to take it slow, but no pressure. I just want to be with you, away, together. Think about it. Hello Payton.
Okay. Prue tells him..
He leans over and kisses her.
On that note I'm going to find one of my other big sisters.
Let me know. Bye said Andy.
He leaves.
Happy birthday to me. Prue mutters.
Mark Chao's mother's place. Mark and his mother are standing outside. He is holding a balloon.
Mark: Give me a break, mum.
Mrs. Chao: There are a lot of hungry spirits out there, Mark.
Mark: You're like the Chinese Shirley MacLaine, you know that?
Mrs. Chao: Better safe than sorry.
Mark: I'll risk it.
Mrs. Chao: You should have more respect for ghosts, Mark. If your grandmother were here...
Mark: She'd warn me about all the evil spirits walking the streets in Chinatown, I know, I know.
Mrs. Chao takes an amulet off a hook next to the door.
Mrs. Chao: You should take this for protection.
He hooks it back up.
Mark: Maybe the ghosts need protection from me. He kisses her on the cheek. I'll be okay, mum. I'm 23 now. I can take care of myself, okay. He hands her the balloon. I got to go.
Mrs. Chao: Happy Birthday, Mark.
Mark: Thanks.
He walks off.
Chinatown. Mark is walking down the crowded street.
Woman: Hi, Mark.
Mark: Hey, how are you?
Mark walks down an alley. A gang surrounds him.
Guy: Is this the guy?
Tony: That's him. (to Mark) Is today your birthday?
Mark: Who are you? What do you want?
Tony: You. Make a wish.
Tony gets out his gun, points it at Mark and shoots. Mark falls to the ground. His spirits floats out his body and stands aside. Tony kneels beside Mark's body and places a ring on his finger. Another guy pours kerosene all over Mark's body and Tony lights a match.
Mark: What are you doing? Hey, wait. No!
Mark's body is engulfed in flames.
Manor. Kitchen. Piper is there putting birthday invitations inside envelopes. Phoebe walks in, Payton already sat there with a cup of coffee.
Good morning. She notices the invitations. What are you doing? Prue's coming down. Put that away Phoebe says the Piper.
Phoebe, you were supposed to send these invitations last week, the party is Friday Piper explains to Phoebe
We're right on schedule. The restaurant is reserved, the menu selected, the cake has been ordered Payton tell both Piper and Phoebe, yes Phoebe I knew that you were going to forget do i did it no worries.
They hide the invitations in a drawer.
That's because Payton did all those things. At least tell me you've managed to buy Prue something other than your traditional birthday gift Piper asks Phoebe.
What's my traditional gift? Payton laughs at Phoebe, Oh Phoebe please never change Payton tells her.
A card, three days late Piper informs her.
Yeah, well, I decided to break that tradition and start a new one Phoebe explains to her sisters.
You bought Prue a gift? Where'd you get the money to pay for it? asked both Piper and Payton.
Prue walks in.
Morning Prue says to her three sisters.
Heya Prue, Payton acknowledges
Good morning. Hey, I forgot to ask; how was your date with Andy? phoebe said
Great, until he asked me to spend my birthday at a spa with him. Prue explained
Oh, I hate when they do that Phoebe said sarcastically . Payton chirps in with same would be great though you know.
For this weekend? You didn't say yes, did you? Piper asks worriedly
Well, my body did... screamed it actually. But I don't know, I just have to think about it. Prue told them.
A weekend of rest, rubdowns and room service. What's to think about? Piper bangs a notepad down on the table. Phoebe remembers about the party. I mean, uh, you could be right. Going away with a guy, is like. Phoebe says to Prue.
Really Phoebe I think it would be awesome to get away for a while I would if I was Prue, Payton tells them.
It's like bringing them home to meet the parents. It changes everything. And if you're not sure if you're ready to make a commitment or not, you know, you don't want to send the wrong signal. Piper says.
Plus, you need a week to prepare for a weekend away. I mean, there's lingerie shopping, waxing, manicure, pedicure. I mean, it's basically a full time job and you've already got one. So you'll never be ready, not even if you started packing this second. Phoebe jokes.
Wow. breathed both Piper and Payton.
Bottom line, unless you're ready to put your toothbrush next to his, you shouldn't go says Payton
You guys aren't trying to plan another surprise party for me, are you?, Prue interrogating her sisters.
No, never exclaims Piper
Now why would you ask that Prue, Payton states.
No, we've given up on trying to surprise you, Prue. Phoebe tells her.
Well, that's good because you both know how much I hate surprises. Prue mutters.
She leaves the room.
Damn it, Phoebe. If you had sent Andy his invitation we wouldn't be in this mess Piper tells Phoebe.
Okay, what are you talking about? You heard Prue, she doesn't want a party. So you should be glad that I flaked, besides, you know as well as I do, she's going to go away with Andy. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a present to pay for. Which means I have a job interview.
She leaves the room.
A hotel. Phoebe and Frankie, the hotel manager, are there.
Frankie: You know why our hotel does psychic readings at the bar, it's kind of a trademark.
Well, that's why I'm here. I saw your ad in the Chronicle. I am a natural born psychic. Phoebe tells him
Frankie: Yeah, right. What's your act? Tea leaves, tarot cards, crystal balls, what?
No, I can see the future. I mean, I can't always see it, I never actually know when it's going to work. Usually when I touch someone or I'm in the same general area as them. It's kind of hard to explain. Phoebe tried to explain to him.
Frankie: Next!
No. She stops him from walking off. Wait, Frankie, hold it. I see it. You're having dinner with a blonde woman, she's gorgeous, all over you. Then some red head shows up. You look surprised. Ooh, she looks pissed. Your wife? Phoebe told him.
Frankie: When can you start?
Buckland's. Prue's office. She's on the phone talking to Piper.
So have you made up your mind about Calistoga? Piper asks.
I don't know, I keep thinking it's a bad idea but then I think well what's the big deal? It's not like we haven't already slept together. Prue explained to Piper.
I think you should go... on Saturday. Piper says to her
On Saturday, why? Piper, you promised no surprise party. Prue moaned
It's not what you think. It's Phoebe. She bought you a present Piper explains to Prue.
Phoebe doesn't give presents, she gives cards three days late. Prue commented.
No this year. Surprise. And she really wants to give it to you on Friday. So could you please just ask Andy about leaving on Saturday instead? Piper asks her sister.
Piper and Payton at the manor.
You have no idea how much Phoebe has put herself through. She even... Piper sees a "Psychics Wanted" ad circled in the paper. she even got a job and everything. Piper explained.
Okay, I'll ask, if I decide to go. So what kind of job did Phoebe get? Prue questioned.
Don't know. Got to go. Ciao. Piper told her.
Hotel. Phoebe is there dressed in a pink costume. She kind of looks like Jeannie from "I Dream Of Jeannie". She is telling a woman her future.
You're in a large room with lots of other people. Lots of other women. Phoebe tells her
Woman: Go on.
You're standing on a podium, no wait, you're on a scale. Phoebe giggles. It's a Weight Watchers meeting. Ooh, honey, it looks like you've gained some weight. Phoebe explained
Woman: That's impossible. I only cheated once this week.
No, no, I'm not judging, I'm just seeing. Phoebe quickly explained
Woman: You're a fraud, that's what you are. I've never been so insulted in my life. I want my $20 back.
She reaches for the jar of money but Phoebe grabs it off the table.
No way. I saw you, you know I saw you. The woman walks away. Hey, if you want me to lie next time just say so. Phoebe said to the woman.
Piper and Payton walks up to Phoebe.
Phoebe! exclaimed both Piper and Payton.
Piper!, Payton I am so busted, aren't I? Phoebe asks.
Are you out of your mind, again? Payton asks her.
No, I'm The Amazing Phoebe. Phoebe say to her sister.
This is not funny. Our powers are supposed to be a secret, not a marketable job skill. Piper tells her younger sister Phoebe.
Relax. They didn't hire me because they think I'm a witch, they hired me because they think I'm a psychic. Phoebe tell them.
Hair splitting. You know you can't use your powers for personal gain, not without consequences Payton told her.
No, but it's for Prue, it's not for me, it's to pay for her present, it's completely selfless. Besides, this is the last place anyone would expect to find a real psychic, believe me. Phoebe tries to explain.
Mark walks up to Piper and Phoebe and Payton.
Mark: Which one of you is the psychic?
She is. Piper says.
Oh, I am. Phoebe asks
Guy this is enough people are looking over hear Payton tells them.
Mark: You can see me? All 3 of you?
Of course we can see you, now back off. Payton says
Mark: Oh, thank God. I've tried communicating with every psychic in the city. You were my last chance.
Frankie comes up to them.
Frankie: Phoebe, what are you doing? You've got customers waiting.
Mark: Okay, listen to me, you're the only ones that can help me.
Excuse us, we are trying to have an argument here. Piper explains
Frankie: (to Piper) Who are you?
Uh, she's just leaving. Bye. Go now. Phoebe tells her boss.
Piper and Payton walks away and Mark follows.
Mark: Wait, I need your help.
Yeah, talk to the psychic. Piper tells the guy.
Piper and Payton walks outside.
Mark: Please, I'm begging you, I was murdered last night, I can prove it.
Stop harassing me, buddy. Piper tells him
Wait what Payton asks.
Mark: Please, I'm desperate, you have got to help me.
Leave me alone or I'll call the police. to a woman Can you believe this guy? Piper asks.
The woman looks at her strangely.
Erm Piper I think he maybe a ghost Payton tells her.
Mark: All you have to do is come with me to Chinatown and see for yourself.
Alright, that's it. Look, either back off or... look out! Piper tells him.
Someone on a bike rides straight through Mark.
Mark: Now do you believe me?
Oh my God. we can see you but no one else can? Piper asks.
Mark: I'm dead, I'm a ghost.
I said ghost does nobody listen to me huffs Payton.
Quake. Prue walks in looking for Andy. She sees him sitting at a table with a woman. She walks over to them.
Hi Prue says
Prue. Andy said
Um, I tried calling the station house for you, they said that you would probably be here. Prue explained to the woman Hi.
Woman: Hi.
Oh, Prue, this is, um... Andy stumbles
Woman: Susan. Susan Trudeau. Nice to meet you. Pleasure.
Trudeau. Sister? Prue asks
No, actually... Andy went to explain.
Susan: Wife.
Prue walks away and Andy follows.
Ex-wife. Prue, wait, I can explain. Andy tries to tell her.
Don't bother. Prue says.
It's not what you think... Andy tells her.
Prue uses her power and moves a food trolley in front of Andy. He trips over it and lands on the floor.
Chinatown. Piper, Payton and Mark are walking down an alley.
Mark: Thanks for helping me.
When you wouldn't leave my doorstep, you didn't leave me much of a choice. Maybe this isn't such a good idea. Piper says
Mark: Please, I don't have much time. Somebody has to find my body before it's too late.
Too late for what? Payton asks.
Mark: It's a Chinese myth. At least I always thought it was a myth. It's called Thowhoi, when the gates of hell open. We're almost there.
The gates of hell? I don't understand. Piper asks.
Mark: If the gatekeeper, Yama, catches my soul before my body's properly buried, hell take me to hell forever.
But you said you were murdered. How can...? Both Piper and Payton ask him.
Mark: Yama doesn't care about good or evil. He just wants souls. I should've listened to my mother.
Piper sees Mark's burnt body. She gasps and covers her eyes.
Is that you? piper says
Yama appears in the distance. He's on a horse which is galloping straight towards them.
Mark: Yama!
Yama? Run. Payton exclaims
Mark: It's too late. You better go. Run! Piper freezes Yama. What happened?
I'm a good witch, remember? Piper tells him, Payton is too.
Mark: But how?
I don't know. I panic, I put up both hands and bad things tend to freeze. Piper says,
Yes same hear except i have all powers that my sisters have and a shield that can covers us all if need be.
Mark: For how long?
Not very, let's go. Piper tell them both.
They run down the alley and Yama unfreezes. Yama's eyes glow bright green.
The Manor. Phoebe's standing outside the bathroom door.
Prue, you can't do this, Piper's goanna be crushed. Phoebe tells her sister.
Piper walks in with Payton
I'm going to be crushed? Piper asks
Prue comes out of the bathroom wearing only a towel.
The surprise party is off. Prue tells her.
What party? Payton asked.
She's onto us. The restaurant called while we were out. Phoebe tells them.
Oh. Is that why you were so upset earlier? Piper asks.
Let's just say it hasn't been a great day. Prue explained to her sisters
Does it have anything to do with why Andy's been calling all night? Phoebe asked her.
Mark walks in.
Mark: Piper, where'd you say today's paper was?
Hey, I'm practically naked here. Prue says
Mark looks away.
Mark: Oops, sorry.
What's the drunk from the hotel doing here? phoebe asks Piper and Payton.
Mark: My name's Mark and I'm not a drunk.
He's a ghost. Piper tells them.
Excuse me, a what? Prue asks
A ghost. He was murdered and he obviously needs our help. Why else would we be able to see him? Payton explained to Prue and Phoebe.
Phoebe covers Prue with her coat.
Well, he can see us, that's for sure. Phoebe muttered
Hey! Prue exclaimed
Mark: (mumbles) Of all the days to be a dead man.
You sure this guys really a ghost? Phoebe grumbles
Piper throws a cup at Mark and it passes right through him.
Positive. Payton says to them.
Prue, Piper, Phoebe and Payton are in the kitchen.
So how do we know that the guy doesn't really belong in hell? Phoebe asked
Because we can see him. He's one of the innocent we have to protect. Payton tells her
Protect from what? He's dead. Prue asks
All we have to do is get Mark's family to give him a proper burial and then he can move on to wherever it is he moves onto. Piper explains
Okay, so call the police and let them know where the body is. Prue tells her.
We already did. we just wanted to give them a little time to notify Mark's mum before I go talk to her. Piper says
Talk to her? And tell her what? That you're a witch in touch with the ghost of her dead son? Phoebe said
No, I'm just going to try and get her to have a funeral as soon as possible before Yama gets Mark's spirit. Piper mumbles
The phone rings and Payton answers it.
Hello? Oh, hi, Phoebe can't really talk right now. It's important? Okay, I'll tell her to at the hotel in a little while. Bye. She hangs up. That was your new boss calling. you got to run.
She leaves.
Um, okay, so, so when you called the police you didn't talk to Andy did you? Prue asks.
No, it was anonymous. Why, did you decide to not go away with him? Payton looks to her with the question.
Actually, I decided to go and till I went to tell him and found him having dinner with his ex-wife. Prue tells them.
His what? Piper asks shocked.
Yeah, I mean, you would think he would've remembered to reveal that little fact before we jumped in the sack. Prue says
Well, what did he say? Why didn't he tell you? Payton says.
I don't know, I didn't really hang around long enough to ask. Prue explains.
Mark pokes his head through the door.
Mark: How's it going in there? Prue and Piper and Payton jump. Sorry.
Don't these guys knock? Prue says.
Hotel. Phoebe and Frankie are there.
Frankie: Look, the guy's staying in the grand suite. He could be a sultan, I'm not sure, anyway, that's why I called. Make this bozo's night, read his future, tell him something good and he'll extend his stay, guaranteed.
Look, like I said, I don't always know what my psychic switch is going to be in the up position. Phoebe explained.
Frankie: I have the most confidence in you, Phoebe, I don't know how you do it. Keep it up and you'll always have work here.
A man sitting at a table finishes his drink and walks off without his wallet. Phoebe sees and calls out to him.
Uh, excuse me, sir, you forgot you're... Phoebe started to say.
She picks up the wallet and has a premonition. In the premonition, the man walks out of a building and down some stairs. He walks onto the road and drops his suitcase. He bends down to pick it up and a car heads straight for him. The car hits him. The premonition ends.
Frankie: Are you okay? What's the matter?
Nothing, I, uh, nothing. Phoebe says
The Manor, Living room, Mark is there trying to turn on the TV but his finger passes straight through the button. Piper walks in carrying some blankets.
Mark: It's still new to me. I keep forgetting I'm... Are those for me?
Yeah, uh, stupid question... do ghosts sleep? Piper asks.
Mark: I don't even get cold anymore.
Sorry. Payton says to him.
Mark: It's okay, it's the thought that counts. I guess it's finally sinking in, what's really happened, what I've lost. Sucking down a bucket of oysters at the wharf, playing pickup ball with friends, coming home and hearing my mother's voice on the machine nagging me 'cause I haven't married a nice Chinese girl.
Your mum means a lot to you, huh? Piper asks.
Mark: She's a great friend... was. Mark sits on the couch. It was just me and her after my father died. Taught me everything I know. Especially how to cook. My mum was a great cook.
My Grams taught me how to cook. Actually, I loved it so much I became a chef. Piper explained to him.
Mark: Really? Ever make a Peking duck?
No, you? Piper asked.
Mark: Piece of cake. Mum told me I could've been a great chef if I hadn't sold out to the Molecular Biology program at Stanford.
So you can make a Peking duck and clone DNA? Piper said.
Mark: The duck's harder.
They laugh.
Well, I can talk about food all night long. Piper says
Mark: Yeah? Well, I can talk about it forever.
Guys flirting Payton mutters
They laugh again.
Payton scowls
Scene: Hotel. Phoebe's impatiently waiting in the hallway. The man who left his wallet behind walks around the corner.
Oh, Mr. Corey, thank goodness. Uh, I need to talk to you. Phoebe told him.
Mr. Corey: Do you? Me? Hey, you're that psychic, right?
Yeah, right, look... Phoebe began to explain
Mr. Corey: Is that how you know my name?
No, uh, yes... Did you get the note that I left you? Phoebe asked him.
Mr. Corey: The note warning me not to go outside? That was you? Do you get your jollies out of trying to scare people or is that how you drum up business?
What? You don't understand, I... Phoebe says Mrs. Corey walks around the corner. Hi.
Mrs. Corey: What's she doing here?
Mr. Corey: She sent the note.
It's not what you think. Look, here, when I picked up your wallet... Phoebe says
Mr. Corey: You stole my wallet?
I didn't steal your wallet. Phoebe disagreed
Mrs. Corey: I don't know what you want but just stay away from us, you understand. They walk in the elevator.
But you're going to die! Uh, that didn't come out right. Look, I can't tell you how I know this but I swear if you go outside, you're going to get run over by a pink... wait, you don't have your briefcase. That's good, that's really good. It doesn't happen without your briefcase. Phoebe tries to explain.
Mr. Corey: Leave us alone, or I'm going to call hotel security.
Bucklands. Prue walks into her office and notices a bunch of flowers sitting on her desk. She walks over and smells them. Andy is standing in the corner of the room. He closes the door and Prue looks up.
Andy: Hi.
You of all people should know that bribery is a crime. Prue told him/
Andy: Apologising isn't, is it? Look, Prue, I'm sorry I didn't tell you I was married before, I should have. I was going to.
Really? When? Before or after the doors of our adjoining rooms swung open this weekend? Prue asked him.
Andy: Okay, I deserved that.
I don't understand how you couldn't find the time to tell me. Unless you really were trying to hide it from me. Prue says to him.
Andy: Come on, Prue, you know me better than that.
Do I? Prue asks.
Andy: Prue, it was an innocent dinner, that's all. I've got an ex-wife and I don't hate her, is that so horrible?
No, no, it's not. But not being honest, not telling me up front is. Prue said to him.
Andy: Which I've already apologised for. Why are you trying to turn this into something it's not? What's really bugging you, Prue? Looks like I'm not the only one trying to hide a secret.
He leaves.
Outside Mark's mother's house. Mark and Piper are there. Piper rings the bell.
Are you sure this is going to work? Piper asks
Mark: If you speak her language she'll trust you.
Mrs. Chao walks outside.
Mrs. Chao: Can I help you?
Mark: (in Chinese) Hello.
(in Chinese) Hello. piper says
Mark: (in Chinese) My name's Piper and this is Payton.
(in Chinese) My name's Piper and this is Payton. Piper says
Mark: (in Chinese) I need to talk to you.
(in Chinese) I need to talk to you. Piper tells her
Mrs. Chao: (in Chinese) You speak Chinese?
Piper looks at Mark.
Mark: (in Chinese) Berlitz, it's about Mark.
(in Chinese) Berlitz, it's about Mark. Piper explains
Mrs. Chao: (in Chinese) You know where he is?
Mark: She asked if you know where I am.
You-you don't? Piper struggled to say.
Mrs. Chao: No, and I'm worried sick. I haven't heard from him since his birthday.
Mark: The police haven't notified her yet?
How's the possible... I mean, that he hasn't called yet? Payton asks.
Mrs. Chao: I don't know, it's not like him. When did you last see him?
Um, well... Piper mumbled
Mark: Piper, you have to tell her. You have to tell her where my body is so she can bury me.
I can't... er, I can't remember the last time actually but if I see him or hear from him I-I'll let you know. Piper told her.
Mrs. Chao: Thank you, thank you.
Piper walks down the stairs followed by Payton and Mrs. Chao goes back inside.
Mark: You can't walk away, Piper, you have to tell her. Mum, no.
He runs towards the house and smacks straight into the door.
What happened? Piper asked
Mark: She's got the house protected against ghosts. All the Chinese fairytales she told me growing up were true. And I'm going to burn in hell.
The Manor, in the kitchen Prue is cleaning. Phoebe walks in.
Man trouble? Phoebe asked her
I don't want to talk about it. By the way, where were you last night? Prue says Phoebe starts cleaning. Something wrong? Prue asked
I don't want to talk about it. Phoebe replied
Okay, you never clean and you'll talk about anything. What's up? Prue says
Nothing. Complained Phoebe
Phoebe starts scrubbing the bench. Prue stops her.
Phoebe. Prue says
Okay, I had a premonition, a really bad one too. I saw a guy getting run over buy a pink Cadillac. Phoebe explains
A pink Cadillac? Prue says
I know is sounds ridiculous but it's true, I saw it and I don't know what to do about it. Phoebe explains
Did you warn him? Prue asked her
I tried, he thought I was out of my mind, thought I was stalking him or something. I mean, how do you tell a complete stranger that you know they're going to die? Phoebe asked.
Where is he now? Prue asked her
Hotel Neptune. commented Phoebe
What were you doing there? Prue asks her
I knew you were going to ask that. I wanted to get you a really great birthday present to make up for all those cards, so I got a job at the hotel as their lounge psychic. Go ahead, yell at me. Phoebe explains Phoebe, you have to save him, you can't let him out of your sight. Prue told her.
Don't worry, I waited until he went to sleep and then I broke a key off in his door to lock him in. He's safe 'til morning. Prue continues cleaning. Hey, wait, that's it? You're not going to get mad at me? Phoebe asked Prue.
You were trying to do something good. And now you're going to get to do something wonderful. I couldn't ask for a better birthday present than that. Prue told her
Piper, Payton and Mark walk in.
Hey, guys, you have to see this. Payton shouts
Mark: They found my body.
Piper turns on the TV.
Reporter: Although police report that the body was burned beyond recognition...
Mark: It's finally over.
Reporter: Personal affects found at the scene, preliminarily identify him as Tony Wong, head of the Chinatown triad.
Mark: That can't be, that's the guy who killed me.
Phoebe has a premonition of Tony loading bullets into a gun.
Wait, I see him. Wong, he's still alive. phoebe said
Mark: Of course he's still alive, that's me they found.
Can you see where he is now? Payton asked her
I see a sign. Uh, quick, give me a pen. Phoebe said
Piper hands her a pen.
Mark: I don't understand why Wong would want to kill me. I never did anything to him.
Yeah, but you look a lot like him. Maybe he used you to fake his own death. Prue explained
Phoebe holds up her palm where she has drawn two Chinese symbols.
What does that mean? phoebe asked
Mark: Warhai Imports. It's a warehouse over in Chinatown.
Chinatown. Mark, Piper and Payton walk into a warehouse. Piper is holding a newspaper.
Mark: I don't know about this, Piper, Payton, I think it's too dangerous.
It's your only chance. Payton says to him.
Mark: Payton, listen to me. You don't want to go up there. Those men pulled the trigger on me without even thinking. They'll kill you.
piper andI can freeze things, remember? Payton told him and there is my shield to Payton said to him.
Mark: But there's three thugs in there
They walk up some stairs.
Keep talking. Piper commands
Mark: With guns.
Even better Payton says.
Mark: Wait, wait, wait. They've got an amulet on the door, can't go in. Piper unhooks it and drops it on the floor. Never mind. Scared?
Terrified. Trust me, that's a good thing Piper tells him. Payton nods in agreement with Piper. Piper barges in a room and freezes Tony and his gang. Okay, phew. We got to hurry.
Piper sits the paper in Tony's hands, stands back and takes a photo. Say cheese.
They unfreeze.
Mark: Run!
They run outside and Tony and his gang follow. Mark and Piper jump in the car and drive off. Tony writes down the car's license plate number.
Outside the police station. Piper walks out of the station and over to Mark, who is standing beside her car.
Okay, all set. I snuck the photograph into Andy's inner office mail. Payton tells them.
Mark: My after life's in the hands of a cop named Andy.
He's an Inspector and he's very good, Mark. After he sees Wong is alive, he'll know exactly what to do. Piper says
Mark: Bust Wong maybe, but that doesn't help me. They won't have any way of identifying the body is mine.
I put your name in with the picture. Andy will get dental records or something and match it up. All we have to do is keep Yama away from you until then. Piper told him.
Mark: I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything. we made you a promise didn't we? Payton asks him. Piper opens the car door for Mark. Andy sees Piper and walks towards her. As much as I like you, I have no intention of joining you.
Talking to yourself, huh? Andy asks
Piper quickly closes the car door.
Andy, hi. Yeah, um, it's an old habit, that Piper does it all the time. Payton explained
Andy: My mum uses to call it interesting conversations with an interesting person.
Yeah? Interesting. Piper replied with.
Mark: Very.
Not that it's not a pleasure but what are you two doing here? Andy asked
Oh, nothing, you know, just passing by. Payton said
Andy: Prue tell you what's going on?
No. Well, yeah, I mean, sort of. Kind of screwed up, huh? Piper asks
Andy: Any idea what I should do?
Mark: Oh, that Andy.
Yeah... I mean, yeah, um, hmm, just give her some space, let her work it through. Payton tells him.
Andy: Yeah, okay. He hugs Piper and Payton. Thanks. Take care.
You too. He walks away. Piper turns to Mark. What? Piper asks
Mark: You're a really sweet person, you know that? No, I mean that. I want to take you somewhere. Something I want to do for you.
Hotel. Phoebe's waiting by the elevators. Mr. Corey walks out of one.
Oh, Mr. Corey. Phoebe calls
Mr. Corey: Stay away.
Please, you have got to believe me. Phoebe says
Mr. Corey: You locked me in my room didn't you?
Just for your protection. she tells him
Mr. Corey: What do you want? Money? Is that what this is? A shake down?
No, I am trying to save your life for God's sake, listen to me. Phoebe explains
Mr. Corey: You're crazy.
If you walk out that door, you're a dead man. Phoebe says
Mr. Corey: to the doorman Call security.
Phoebe: Mr. Corey, don't do it! He walks outside and downstairs just like in Phoebe's premonition. Watch out! Phoebe chases after him. He drops his briefcase and a car heads straight for him. Mr. Corey! Phoebe runs on the road and pushes him out of the way. The car beeps his horn and drives past them. That'll be $20. Tip not included.
Mark's place I'll wait down hear Piper Payton says. Piper and Mark walk inside.
This is your place? It's beautiful. Piper asks
Mark: Thanks.
Piper picks up a book.
Camus. I'm impressed. Piper comments
Mark: I wish I had a chance to finish it. Of course I can say that about almost everything, I guess.
reading from the book "I love this world is a dead world, and always there comes an hour where on is weary of prisons and all one craves for is a warm face, the warmth and wonder of a loving heart." Piper tells him.
Mark: I like that part.
Me too Piper says to him.
Mark: Listen, if your cop friend comes through, maybe I'll get a chance to ask Camus himself how it turns out. I want you to reach for something. He points to a small box sitting on top of a bookshelf. Piper reaches up and takes it off the shelf. Open it.
They sit down on the couch and Piper opens the box. She pulls out some letters written in Chinese.
What are they? Piper asks
Mark: My grandfather's recipes. My dad translated them when I was born. They've been serving these in my family's restaurant for decades. They're yours.
But they belong in your family. Piper tells him.
Mark: I want you to have them. For everything you've done for me. I just ask one favour, use them for your sisters surprise birthday party.
Prue doesn't want a party. Piper said
Mark: Birthdays are important. I know, I walked out of my last one and it never occurred to me that I wouldn't get another. She may not know it but she needs to celebrate her birthday, we all do. Don't take it for granted.
The Manor, Prue's room, Prue's flicking through channels on the TV. Phoebe walks in.
Prue, what are you doing? Phoebe asked
Just flicking through channels. Prue told her
You don't flick, you never flick. Phoebe says to her
Well, I flick now. Are you okay? You look... Prue said
Awful? I know. I feel fine. Phoebe tells her
Did you warn that guy? Prue asked
I did better than that. I saved that guy. And it was great. I knew doing it would be good for him but I had no idea what a rush it would be for me. I felt so good and not just about myself, but about everything. That even in my own little way I could make a difference. Can you believe it's me saying this? Phoebe says
What more can I say? It's been a week full of surprises. Prue commented.
Yeah, speaking of surprises; what are you going to do about Andy? Phoebe asked
I don't know. Andy kept something from me, but the truth is I keep something from him every day. And it's not like I'll ever be able to tell him about our secret, so what's the point? Prue says
We're the Charmed Ones, Prue, not the Doomed Ones. the Power of Four , We have lives just like everyone else. Call him, go see him, do something. Give to get, that's the secret of life, not our powers. phoebe told her
Downstairs. Piper, Payton, and Mark walk in the foyer.
You okay? Payton asked him.
Mark: I was just thinking, walking under the stars, what's really up there, what's waiting for me.
I don't know. Maybe you can give me a hint when you get there. Piper told him.
Mark: I don't want this night to ever end. I'm not ready to say goodbye, Piper.
She holds her hand near his face.
Close your eyes. Pretend you can feel my hand on your skin, that my touch gives you comfort. Piper tells him.
Mark: No...
Just close your eyes. Piper says.
They move their lips together as close as they can so it's like they're kissing without touching. They pull apart.
Mark: Where were you my whole life? Suddenly, the front door flies open and two of Tony's men run in. They grab Payton and carry her outside. No! Payton! Somebody help!
Prue and Phoebe run down the stairs.
What's wrong, what happened? Prue asked
Mark: They took her. Wong's men took Payton
Do you know where they took her? Phoebe asks He shakes his head. I'm calling 911 Piper told them.
No, do it from the car, let's go. We've got to find her. Prue says.
Mark: Even if it takes all night.
They run outside.
Warehouse. Tony, his gang and Payton are there. Payton is tied up in a chair. Tony is loading bullets into his gun.
Tony: The first time I saw you I thought you were a ghost.
These ropes are really tight, if you could just until my hands. Why did you kill Mark? Payton asked
Tony: I needed his identity. He grabs her hair. Who else knows I'm alive? I had plans. I had a boat ready to take me to Hong Kong. I had a whole new life and you screwed it all up.
Police station. Andy sits down at his desk. Someone puts an envelope on his desk.
Andy: Thanks.
He opens the envelope and pulls out the photo of Tony Wong.
Back at the warehouse. Prue, Piper and Phoebe run in. Mark runs down the stairs.
Mark: Quick, they have her upstairs. One of the men come out with a gun. Look out!
Prue uses her power and the guy lands into a pile of boxes.
Upstairs.
Tony: to his men I'll take her. You shoot anyone that comes through that door.
He unties Payton's hands. Phoebe, Piper and Prue walk up the stairs. Prue uses her power on the men. Tony shoots at Prue and Phoebe and Piper freezes the bullet in mid-air.
Thanks, sis. Prue says.
Prue and Phoebe untie Payton
Mark: How long does this last again?
Not very. Piper said
Tony unfreezes and the bullet hits a statue.
Tony: Who are you people?
Prue uses her power and Tony falls down the stairs. Tony runs outside and the police pull up.
Andy: Police! Freeze!
Tony fires his gun and Andy shoots him. Prue, Piper, Phoebe, Payton and Mark walk out onto the balcony.
I've never seen anybody killed before. both Piper and Payton say
Jeremy. Prue says
Javna. Phoebe says
I mean human. Piper said ,
Yes a human Payton comments
Come on, let's get out of here before Andy sees us. Prue tells us all/
Tony's spirit floats out of his body. Prue, Piper, Phoebe, Payton and Mark run down an alley and Tony follows. They stop.
Mark: Wong.
Tony: But you're dead.
Mark: Yeah, so are you.
Yama appears on his horse and holding a spear.
Mark, I think you should get out of here. Piper says.
Mark grabs Tony.
Mark: Make a wish, you bastard.
He pushes Tony into Yama's spear. The spear sucks him up. Yama moves closer to Mark. Piper stands in front of Mark.
No, you can't take him. He's a good man, he doesn't belong with you. Piper says
Yama hesitates and then disappears.
Mark's funeral. Mark is there watching his mother. Prue, Piper, Phoebe and Payton are standing nearby.
Minister: We are here to celebrate the joy of Mark's life and the redemption of his spiritual journey.
Mark: to his mother All those stories, all those legends you taught me, you saved my soul, mum. You were right. He walks over to Prue, Piper, Phoebe and Payton. Take it from me, Prue, don't miss your birthday. Not any of them, they're precious.
I won't. Prue tells him.
Mark: (to Piper) I wished.
I know, me too. Piper says
He holds his hand close to her face.
Mark: I'm going to miss you, Piper.
A man appears in the distance.
Who's that man? Payton asked
Mark: smiles My dad. I guess this really is goodbye.
Mark walks over to his dad and they disappear.
crying Leave it to me to fall for a dead guy. Piper says
It's an improvement. At least he wasn't a warlock. Phoebe tells her.
Yeah Piper says
The Manor. Prue, Piper, Phoebe and Payton walk inside.
You know what? I've changed my mind. Maybe I should have a party after all. Prue tells them
Are you serious? Phoebe and Payton ask.
Yeah, why not? I mean, Mark is right. Prue says
Well, Prue, I'm glad you said that 'cause... Piper started to say.
They walk in the living room and there stands a room full of people.
Everyone: Surprise!
Did I getcha? I gotcha. Piper asks
Yeah, you got me. Prue tells her
Yeah. Piper says
And an actual present too. It's paid for. She hands Prue a present. I hope you like it. Phoebe says.
I'm speechless. Prue says.
Hears mine to Says Payton.
hey hug. Prue sees Andy standing across the room. They smile at each other.